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C5 CET

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,437 mi
Last recorded40,437 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 CET
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 40,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 35,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 30,230 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 29,996 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 29,124 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 29,124 miles

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 28,280 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 28,280 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 27,403 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 26,052 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 24,623 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 22,378 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 19,465 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Jul 2015 17,033 miles

cut on o/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,752 miles

rear seats not present in vechicle to test seat belt

Pass 4 Jul 2013 12,806 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 10,769 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 9,038 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 9,038 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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C5 CET is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 101,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 CET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 CET registered?

C5 CET is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is C5 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 CET shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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